I did up a bit of home cooked recently, frozen veggies, some fresh veggies also, meat and organs, and blended it all up to take out the chunks. A bit of yogurt and it was set to go. But if you don't feel up to that (or have time heaven knows) I'd go ahead and try wetting the kibble a bit and microwaving it then setting it out. It should soften up okay. Bless you for saving another one BM.

I can do that. I will make the time. Where there is a will there is a way right? How about the age though? Would too much protein be harmful? I am so not savvy on this level.

You know, I'm not too much up on that really, but my older girl is 12 and she eats the EVO Red Meat which is like 42% protein plus I add on fresh meat every meal (2x per day) sometimes cooked chicken or liver or hearts (chicken liver and hearts are sooooo cheap out here). From what I hear lately the higher protein for older dogs is actually good for them, or so I've read. Oh yeah, I put brown rice in it too. But I didn't keep making it as my younger dog (who has lots of allergy issues got the runs when I fed it to her - apparently my cooking makes my dogs sick!)

If you wanted to go raw you could grind up meat/organ and add bone meal...no need to worry about dental benefits of whole meat/bone chunks with this one. I'm not sure what the bone meal would cost, but you could probably get a nice butcher to do the grinding for you...

Ben-Max,I cannot add anything about what to feed her,just wanted to say she's a lucky little girl that you found her

Thanks Chico2. I just want to do whatever is right. I have nil experience with food, the elderly without teeth. And I certainly don't want to sound cheap about spending the money on the food, but it will bust me, so I need some ideas.

If you wanted to go raw you could grind up meat/organ and add bone meal...no need to worry about dental benefits of whole meat/bone chunks with this one. I'm not sure what the bone meal would cost, but you could probably get a nice butcher to do the grinding for you...

I think I could 'charm' the butcher. (the things you do for your animals)!

Na - I don't think dental benefits is in the equation for this little gal.

ground beef, chicken, turkey or pork would make your life a lot easier for prep, and they're all good muscle meats. Go for lean or medium beef (don't want too much fat). Boil definitely. You could boil the organs too (ew).

ground beef, chicken, turkey or pork would make your life a lot easier for prep, and they're all good muscle meats. Go for lean or medium beef (don't want too much fat). Boil definitely. You could boil the organs too (ew).

just be mindful that cooking the meat does destroy some of the nutrients in there, so you wouldn't want to feed all cooked meat (IMO, I know some people feed their dogs diets of 100% cooked meat, veg and rice/grain).

Very interesting thread and one I am in need of myself.
First off, thank you BenMax for saving yet another.
I am reading with interest some of the things members are telling you to feed. My Keesha is 15 years old, has very few teeth left, can't be put under to pull what is left because she has epilepsy so I have to watch what I feed her. So far she has no problem with small kibble.

Kibble is actually loaded with bacteria and potential mold toxins that multiply rapidly when moistened. If she eats it all in one sitting, it's not so bad, but I wouldn't leave it out for more than 20 mins.

Yes Breeze , you can soak kibble , but like sugarcatmom said , you can't leave it too long.

BM , I was thinking , for the raw , with not enough teeth , she might have a hard time with it.

Very interesting thread and one I am in need of myself.
First off, thank you BenMax for saving yet another.
I am reading with interest some of the things members are telling you to feed. My Keesha is 15 years old, has very few teeth left, can't be put under to pull what is left because she has epilepsy so I have to watch what I feed her. So far she has no problem with small kibble.

Sorry to threadjack.

You did not threadjack at all - it's all relevant and I am sure that others may have the same problems/questions and want some insight.

Anyways - I may be the biggest 'jacker' on Pets....so now everyone has an opportunity to 'get back'

You did not threadjack at all - it's all relevant and I am sure that others may have the same problems/questions and want some insight.

Anyways - I may be the biggest 'jacker' on Pets....so now everyone has an opportunity to 'get back'

now BM if everyone you ever jacked posted on here, this would be one loooong thread.

k now seriously, when my moms one pupper lost teeth with age, we fed her cooked ground beef and rice, or ground chicken and rice. For a small dog it makes several meals, you can freeze it and just heat it at meal time.

now BM if everyone you ever jacked posted on here, this would be one loooong thread.

k now seriously, when my moms one pupper lost teeth with age, we fed her cooked ground beef and rice, or ground chicken and rice. For a small dog it makes several meals, you can freeze it and just heat it at meal time.

True enough Aslan - and we could start a new jack the joy thread. See I just threadjacked it again...

I think you and others are right. I believe that this is the best economically for me and it will be good for her to. I don't even know what her medical status is right now so I don't know if she will live long or not. I just want her pain free and to eat yummy stuff. I want the old gal to 'live it up' and know that she will always have food, live the rest of her life without pain and to be comfortable. She's pretty cool! I just want her to feel like she hit gold.

If you're considering the raw route, you can always by large cuts of meat and grind it at home yourself (much cheaper, leaner, and less costly). Add 5-10% organs, and instead of bones, you can add bone meal powder (available at Tau in Brossard for about 11$ bottle) or you can add 1/2 tsp of crushed eggshell per pound of meat. It would take you about an hour to prepare a month's worth of meals for the little gal. At 20lbs, she would likely need less than 1/2lb of meat per day.

If you're interested in home cooking...I have a book with some recipes that might interest you.

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If you're considering the raw route, you can always by large cuts of meat and grind it at home yourself (much cheaper, leaner, and less costly). Add 5-10% organs, and instead of bones, you can add bone meal powder (available at Tau in Brossard for about 11$ bottle) or you can add 1/2 tsp of crushed eggshell per pound of meat. It would take you about an hour to prepare a month's worth of meals for the little gal. At 20lbs, she would likely need less than 1/2lb of meat per day.

If you're interested in home cooking...I have a book with some recipes that might interest you.